Derivatives Associate

Job description

A top international law firm is seeking a junior to mid-level associate to join its derivatives team in London.

The Role

You will work on a broad range of transactional derivatives matters, including:

• Drafting and negotiating ISDA Master Agreements, Credit Support Annexes, and related documentation
• Advising on a variety of OTC derivatives (including interest rate, FX, equity, and credit derivatives)
• Supporting structured finance, securitisation, and capital markets transactions involving derivatives
• Assisting with regulatory advice (e.g. EMIR, MiFID II, Dodd-Frank)
• Managing collateral, netting, and close-out provisions
• Liaising directly with clients, counterparties, and internal stakeholders
• Conducting legal research and staying up to date with market developments

Qualifications

• NQ–4 PQE in general banking & finance or derivatives (either in-house or in private practice)
• England & Wales qualified
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Strong academic background
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Commercially astute with strong client-facing skills

Benefits

• Market-leading compensation and bonus structure
• Exposure to high-value, cross-border transactions
• Opportunity to work within a prestigious and collaborative global team
• Clear progression prospects to Counsel and partnership
• Access to high-profile clients
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive and dynamic working environment in a prime London location

If you are interested and meet the above requirements, please apply with an up-to-date CV. Alternatively, contact Alex Pendleton for a confidential discussion.

Our advertisements use salary and experience as a guide only. Interlink Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English